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Hanska, MN
City in Brown County, Minnesota.
Population
380
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,541
ZIP codes
0
Hanska and its ZIP codes
Hanska at a glance
- Hanska is about 21 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Hanska, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brown County. PPP loans are for Hanska.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,610
13,328 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,759
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$197M
FY 2026, $7,595 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Hanska, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
449
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 7°F
31.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hanska, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Hanska
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SearlesCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.4 |
| La SalleCity | 6.6 mi | 0.1 |
| MadeliaCity | 8 mi | 1.5 |
| CourtlandCity | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| New UlmCity | 12 mi | 10.2 |
| St. JamesCity | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| EssigCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Lake CrystalCity | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| Sleepy EyeCity | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| LewisvilleCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| NicolletCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Garden CityCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| DarfurCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| CobdenCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| ButterfieldCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| ComfreyCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hanska, MN in?
- Hanska is in Brown County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Hanska, MN?
- About 380 people live in Hanska, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hanska?
- Nearby places include Searles (6.2 mi), La Salle (6.6 mi), Madelia (8 mi), Courtland (11 mi), New Ulm (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023